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Bombay HC Rejects Nawab Malik’s Bail Plea On Medical Grounds In Connection With Money Laundering Case Linked To Dawood Ibrahim

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday rejected the interim bail plea filed by former state minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on medical grounds in an alleged money laundering case registered by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) related to underworld fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. 

Justice Anuja Prabhudessai, while rejecting the temporary medical bail plea, said that she will hear the NCP leader’s bail plea on merits in two weeks. 

Malik was arrested in February 2022 by ED

After detailed arguments by Malik’s counsel and ED, Justice Anuja Prabhudessai had reserved the order on June 16. 

Malik, who was arrested in February 2022 by the ED in an alleged money laundering case linked to fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his aides, has sought bail on medical grounds contending that he has lost a kidney and the other kidney is functioning weakly.

The NCP leader is in judicial custody and at present is undergoing treatment at a private hospital for chronic kidney disease.

The ED had opposed Malik’s medical bail plea saying several people are living normal lives with just one functioning kidney.

Malik’s counsel argued that his health is deteriorating

Amit Desai, Malik’s counsel, argued that the NCP leader’s health has been deteriorating over the last eight months and that at present he is in stage 2 to stage 3 of chronic kidney disease.

“It is not possible to reverse the disease but at least his condition can be stabilised. Surgeries need to be performed. This will ultimately be fatal if he continues to be in such a stressful situation,” Desai argued while seeking bail.

Prosecution says Malik’s condition not as serious as portrayed

However, Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh, appearing for ED, opposed the plea saying that Malik’s condition is not as critical as is being portrayed.

ASG said, “Only his left kidney has a problem. His right kidney is functioning well. Many times people donate a kidney and with one kidney they live their lives. He (Malik) will also live a normal life.”

Singh also showed Malik’s medical report prepared by the medical board of the JJ Hospital which said that Malik need not be hospitalised. He further argued, “The ground that Malik is under stress cannot be accepted as, nowadays, everyone is living under stress. Who doesn’t have stress.”

Requesting the court to take a sympathetic view of Malik’s situation, Desai said that he was charged with an offence which was punishable by a maximum of seven years of imprisonment. When it comes to medical emergencies there cannot be a discriminatory attitude by the government and ED. This infringes Article 14 of the Constitution, the counsel said.

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UP gangster wanted under Gangster Act arrested from Mumbai, major police operation UP police sent accused to UP

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Mumbai: Police has succeeded in arresting a gangster and gang leader from Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. He is residing here hiding his identity. Mumbai Police received information that he is hiding in Bay Hotel. After which Yellow Gate Police arrested gangster and gang leader Nishant Rajesh Singh (23), wanted in three cases in Sitapur. In the initial investigation, he tried to mislead the police, but later he told that he belongs to UP and later Mumbai Police contacted Uttar Pradesh Police and it came to know that he is wanted in three cases in Sitapur including theft, illegal weapons, Gangster Act, after which UP Police came to Mumbai today and took the accused into custody and took him to Uttar Pradesh. This operation was carried out by DCP Vijay Kant Sagar on the instructions of Mumbai Police Commissioner Devin Bharti.

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A very rare surgery: Rajawadi Hospital team successfully removes a 5.5 kg, 30 cm tumor from the uterus of a 46-year-old woman

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A 46-year-old woman from Mankhurd, Mumbai, had been suffering from health problems like persistent abdominal swelling, abdominal pain and difficulty in breathing for the past two years. In view of these symptoms, she sought treatment at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of the Gynaecology Department at BMC-run Seth Vadelal Chhatrapati Gandhi and Monji Amidas Vora Municipal General Hospital (Rajawadi Hospital) in Ghatkopar. The hospital team successfully removed a tumour weighing around 5.5 kg and measuring 30 cm from the patient’s uterus. As her symptoms worsened significantly, a comprehensive review of her medical history, physical examination and necessary diagnostic tests were conducted. These tests revealed a uterine tumour measuring around 30 cm. Initial diagnosis suggested that the mass was a ‘giant leiomyoma’ (fibroid). All necessary precautions and planning were taken to deal with possible complications during and after the surgery, and the procedure was performed later. Dr. Swadina B. Mohanty, Dr. Shalini Bagaria, Dr. Arva Kamble, and Dr. Kajal Salvi played a key role in the surgery performed by the Gynecology Department. Dr. Shreyash and Dr. Netra, under the guidance of anesthesiologist Dr. Chhavi, managed the anesthesia team. Additionally, surgical staff nurse Neelakshi Guru and her team provided vital support during the surgery. Due to the large size of the tumor and the extensive network of blood vessels, the surgery was performed with utmost care. The 5.5 kg tumor removed during the procedure has been sent for histopathological examination, and the final report is awaited. Post-surgery, the patient received specialized care and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day in excellent health. Cases of such large uterine tumors are extremely rare.

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Immediate financial assistance and rehabilitation for the victims of the Bhiwandi Kohinoor building tragedy and strict action against the culprits. Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi has written a letter to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde, and Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Mukrandji Jadhav, appealing for justice for the victims of the tragic and serious incident of collapse of the four-storey Kohinoor building in Balaji Nagar area of ​​Bhiwandi city. Through the letter, MLA Abu Asim Azmi has put forward important demands and issues, including raising questions about administrative negligence.

The Bhiwandi Nizampur City Municipal Corporation had earlier declared the building ‘extremely dangerous’ and issued a notice. Despite this, the administration failed to take timely and concrete steps to ensure the safe rehabilitation of the residents. Lives were lost due to administrative delay and negligence. Along with immediate assistance to the deceased and injured, he demanded that the government immediately provide financial assistance to the families of the citizens who lost their lives in the accident and ensure that all the injured are provided with the best medical treatment at government expense. Regarding the structural audit of the most dangerous buildings, Azmi said that a ‘structural audit’ of all the dilapidated and most dangerous buildings in Bhiwandi city should be conducted immediately, and arrangements for the temporary and permanent rehabilitation of their residents should be made without delay. Azmi has also demanded strict action against the guilty officials and has said that strict legal and administrative action should be taken against the officials responsible for this major accident and the negligence associated with it. Abu Asim Azmi has appealed to the government to take suo motu notice of the matter and ensure that justice and relief reach the affected families in Bhiwandi as soon as possible.

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